HomeschoolrsRUs
08-27-2005, 07:27 PM
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Matt Towery: Teachers: stick to the facts please (http://www.townhall.com/columnists/matttowery/mt20050825.shtml)
Now if I can just pass on that open-minded philosophy to some of those who are members of a profession more important and influential than mine -- educators.
This past week, a high school student I know (but won't name for fear of grading reprisals) was attending his first day of American history class.
His private school teacher, doubtless bright and qualified, displayed his true colors right off by announcing that Ronald Reagan was a terrible president. His primary objection to Reagan apparently was the former president's involvement in the "Iran-Contra" arms-for-hostages deal that came to light during his second term.
I wasn't pleased that the teacher chose to fulfill his obligation to shape the views of young people by starting the first day of instruction teaching his own personal views instead of history.
Matt Towery: Teachers: stick to the facts please (http://www.townhall.com/columnists/matttowery/mt20050825.shtml)
Now if I can just pass on that open-minded philosophy to some of those who are members of a profession more important and influential than mine -- educators.
This past week, a high school student I know (but won't name for fear of grading reprisals) was attending his first day of American history class.
His private school teacher, doubtless bright and qualified, displayed his true colors right off by announcing that Ronald Reagan was a terrible president. His primary objection to Reagan apparently was the former president's involvement in the "Iran-Contra" arms-for-hostages deal that came to light during his second term.
I wasn't pleased that the teacher chose to fulfill his obligation to shape the views of young people by starting the first day of instruction teaching his own personal views instead of history.